Oil/gasoline mixture identification system

ABSTRACT

In combination, a gasoline container and identification system for the container, the identification system comprising a label having a plurality of markings thereon, each of the markings indicating a specific oil/gasoline ratio, whereby one may select an individual one of the markings for securement to the container. The system permits one to overcome the problem for many consumers who have a plurality of gasoline containers with different mixtures in each one.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a method of identifyingoil/gasoline mixtures in containers and to a system of identification.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The use of two cycle engines is well known and many consumers orhome owners have a plurality of devices which have two cycle engines.Examples include lawn mowers, weed trimmers, brush cutters, chain saws,etc. Each of these devices incorporates a gasoline motor which will havea certain preferred oil/gasoline mixture ratio. Generally, these ratiosrun from 16:1 to 100:1.

[0003] For many consumers, a problem exist when one must then have aplurality of containers with different mixtures in each one. Theidentification of the different mixtures is a problem in that normallyone mixes a quantity sufficient to last for a relatively long period oftime. After the lapse of a month or two, the consumer is no longercertain which container has which mixture therein. To overcome this,some users attempt to mark each container, but generally the markingsbecome obliterated due to the solvent nature of the mixture.

SUMMARY OF THE IVENTION

[0004] It is an object of the present invention to provide a method forthe identification of different oil/gasoline mixtures.

[0005] It is a further object of the present invention to provide asystem for the identification of containers having an oil/gasolinemixture therein.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, there isprovided, in combination, a gasoline container and identification systemfor the container, the identification system comprising a label having aplurality of markings thereon, each of said markings indicating aspecific oil/gasoline ratio, and means for selecting an individual oneof the markings.

[0007] In one aspect of the present invention, there will be provided asystem wherein a gasoline container will be provided, at the time ofpurchase, with a plurality of labels, each label identifying a differentratio for an oil/gasoline mixture. The consumer would then be able topick the appropriate label and secure it to the container.

[0008] The label itself is preferably formed of a material resistant tooil and gasoline and in a preferred embodiment, is formed of a plasticmaterial. The marking thereon is also resistant to the oil/gasolinemixture. Such markings are known in the art.

[0009] The method of securement to the container may be chosen fromamong those known in the art. Thus, one could use a mechanical means ofattaching each label and to this end, there may be provided suitableattachments such as ties and each label may have an aperture thereinwhereby the label can be secured to a suitable part of the containersuch as the handle or spout.

[0010] Alternatively, there may be provided adhesive means forsecurement—these means must again be resistant to the oil/gasolinemixture.

[0011] As an alternative to the provision of the plurality of labelswith the purchase of the container, such a set of labels may also bedistributed through retail outlets such that the user may purchase thelabels for use with existing containers.

[0012] The method of the present invention resides in the use of thelabels to identify oil/gasoline mixtures in a container.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Having thus generally described the invention, reference will bemade to the accompanying drawing illustrating a sample set of labels inwhich:

[0014]FIG. 1 is a plan view of one such set of labels.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT

[0015] As shown in FIG. 1, there is provided a sheet generallydesignated by reference numeral 10 and which has a plurality ofdifferent individual labels 12, each individual label 12 beingdetachable from sheet 10. As shown thereon, each label 12 identifies adifferent oil/gasoline mixture and has an aperture 14 therein forsecurement to the container. Suitable ties may be used as a mechanicalmeans of attachment.

[0016] It is also being noted that the labels may include, apart fromoil/gasoline ratios, the type of gasoline. Other supplemental labels maylikewise be provided.

[0017] As may be seen from the above, there is thus provided a containerand identification system for the container, or an identification systemincluding a label which has a plurality of markings thereon, each of themarkings indicating a specific oil/gasoline ratio. One may select theratio used for that particular container and secure it thereto.

[0018] It will be understood that the above described embodiment is forpurposes of illustration only and that changes or modifications may bemade thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of theinvention.

I claim:
 1. In combination, a gasoline container and an identificationsystem for said container, said identification system comprising a labelhaving a plurality of markings thereon, each of said markings indicatinga specific oil/gasoline ratio, and means for selecting an individual oneof said markings.
 2. The combination of claim 1 wherein said labelfurther includes attachment means for securement to said container. 3.The combination of claim 2 wherein said attachment means comprisesadhesive means.
 4. The combination of claim 2 wherein said attachmentmeans comprises mechanical attachment means.
 5. The combination of claim1 wherein said identification means comprises a sheet having individuallabels thereon, each label being releasably attached by adhesive means.6. The combination of claim 1 wherein there is provided a sheet oflabels, each label being releasably secured to said sheet, each labelhaving an aperture therein to receive a mechanical attachment.